Xbox Series X stories
Earthion, a new 2D shooter inspired by '90s Sega Mega Drive classics, is now out on Xbox and other platforms, bringing old-school challenge to modern gamers.
Mamorukun ReCurse! brings classic arcade shoot-em-up action to Xbox Series X, featuring five characters, tough bosses and nostalgic anime-style graphics.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap offers thrilling third-person combat and trap-building action to halt waves of orcs from breaching the rift on Xbox Series X.
Metal Eden offers fast-paced, sci-fi FPS action on Xbox Series X, combining thrilling platforming and combat in a short but intense experience.
Helldivers 2 launched on Xbox Series X/S in 2025, bringing crossplay chaos and co-op missions to over 600,000 new players despite minor visual flaws.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance returns in 2025 with stunning anime-style graphics and fast 2D action, offering classic gameplay on Xbox Series X and other platforms.
Echoes of the End, a decade in the making by Icelandic studio Myrkur Games, offers a linear action-adventure with rich magic and puzzle-solving on Xbox Series X.
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 bring 16 classic '80s and '90s shoot-em-ups to Xbox Series X with difficulty aids and modern features.
Mafia: The Old Country brings the iconic series to PS5 with a 1900s Italian setting, stunning visuals, and engaging gameplay in a compact 10-hour story.
Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights on Xbox Series X combines neon-lit racing with combat, but limited tracks and gameplay issues hold it back.
Ready or Not, a realistic tactical shooter for Xbox Series X, revives single-player police missions with slow-paced gameplay and computer-controlled teammates.
Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer rich sound, active noise-cancelling, and handy features like Duolink and a travel-friendly case.
WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.
The JBL Tour One M3 headphones, priced at NZD $569.99, offer superb 3D sound, 70-hour battery life, and versatile connectivity for serious audio fans.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes iconic games with sharp visuals and smooth gameplay, but cuts to content and soundtrack disappoint longtime fans.
The Gex Trilogy returns on Xbox Series X, offering a nostalgic but unmodernised experience of the '90s platform games with its original graphics and gameplay.
F1 25 on Xbox Series X delivers photorealistic graphics and diverse modes, including 'Braking Point 3' story and F1 movie chapters, for a thrilling racing experience.
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo offers a stunning papercraft aesthetic and unique gameplay, exploring Latin American afterlife on Xbox Series X and other platforms.
The Precinct for Xbox Series X puts you in the shoes of a rookie cop in the '80s, offering an addictive GTA-style experience without the crime spree.
MotoGP 25 on Xbox Series X speeds up the series with stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics and new Arcade mode, balancing fun for rookies and experts alike.
